distinguished
/dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt
/adjective
1Very successful, authoritative, and commanding great respect: a distinguished American educationist...
- I have the ultimate respect for the distinguished actor, but his Judy Garland red plastic clogs were nothing short of ridiculous.
- He is a knowledgeable scholar who went on to become one of rugby's most distinguished and successful medal winners.
- It also celebrates a distinguished female ethnomusicologist and her significant contribution to the field.
Synonyms
eminent, famous, famed, renowned, prominent, well known;
esteemed, respected, illustrious, august, venerable, honoured, acclaimed, celebrated, legendary, great;
noted, notable, important, significant, influential
1.1Dignified and noble in appearance or manner: that hairstyle makes you look quite distinguished...
- As Rick says, the paper now has a distinguished European appearance.
- True, his facial features are hardly delicate, but his white hair and beard lend him a distinguished, elegant appearance.
- He's greying, but in a distinguished manner, at the temples and behind the ears.